Theme Title GETTING THE JOB DONE Theme#2 Lesson#9
Content Connection Social Studies
Essential Questions
 Why are Native American gatherings important?
 What is something that you think is worth preserving? Why?
Resources
Main Selection and Leveled Books
 Weaving A California Tradition
 Chain-saw Carvings: From Log to Art
(Below-Level)
 The Pottery Tradition (On-Level)
 An Expert Navajo Weaver (Advanced)
 Family Traditions (ELL)
 Native Ways (Comprehension)
 Wonder Weaver (Paired Selection)
Core Program Vocabulary (Tier II)
 unique
 delicate
 bond
 preserve
 infest
 inspires
 intervals
 flexible
Other Resources
 Classroom Library
Coaching Mrs. Parker
Maria Martinez Pueblo Potter
To Go
 Sierra
 Celebrating the Powwow
 The Cherokee: Native Basket Weavers
Content Vocabulary (Tier III)
 consumer
 demand
 economy
 globalization
 immigrant
 producer
 technology
 supply
Comprehension Focus Strategy
 Use appropriate strategies when reading for different purposes
 Monitor comprehension by summarizing
Comprehension Focus Skill
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Understand that authors have different purposes for writing
Identify and discuss an author’s purpose and perspective
Connecting Social Studies Standard
 Standard II: Students will understand how Utah’s history has been shaped by many diverse people, events, and ideas.
Objective
 1. e. Explain the importance of preserving cultural prehistory and history, including archaeological sites and other historic sites and artifacts

Intended Learning Outcomes
 Students will know of the importance of preserving various cultures
Social Studies Activities t0 Develop Social Studies Concepts